Your wedding cake is an important part of your special day—after the dress, the cake is the second biggest feature. There’s a whole section of the reception dedicated to presenting and cutting it, photos are taken, and usually the top tier is saved for the one-year anniversary. Besides tasting delicious, your cake can also enhance the theme and atmosphere of your entire celebration.
Don’t believe us? Take a look at these breathtaking creations below—they’re not just desserts, they’re works of art.
1. This birch tree wedding cake
Created by: Bentley’s Bakery and Cafe
Located: Vermont
Inspired by nature, this cake is perfect for any rustic-themed or winter wedding. The blackberry and chocolate wafer toppings bring out a richness that will inspire your guests.
2. This succulent wedding cake
Created by: Autumn Nomad
Located: New Hampshire
Succulents don’t just make great favors and centerpieces—they look heavenly nestled around the layers of your cake. Plus, they give you a splash of color, so you can choose between an all-white cake or one with color.
3. This minimalist wedding cake
Created by: Crummb
Located: Singapore
Your simplistic wedding needs a cake like this one. With minimal decor, the clean lines speak for themselves, showing a strength in simplicity. Similar variations don’t include flowers, if you’re looking for a truly clean dessert.
4. This geode wedding cake
Created by: Intricate Icings Cake Design
Located: Colorado
Photo by: Ali N Garrett
We promise—this really is a cake and it really is edible! The elegant-yet-earthy feel of this wedding cake means you can celebrate anywhere from the beach to the country club.
5. This ombré wedding cake
Created by: Jacques Fine European Pastries
Located: New Hampshire
Our favorite part of this cake is the sweeping wavelike-like frosting that ends with a flower. This colorful work of art moves like the ocean—the perfect accompaniment for any beach wedding!
6. This flower tower wedding cake
Created by: Nadia & Co
Located: Toronto, Canada
Elegance and grace exude from this wedding cake. The care placed into every detail is clear—the same care you planned your whole day with. So why not serve a cake that matches your level of work?
7. This marble wedding cake
Created by: Nutmeg Cake Design
Located: Pennsylvania
This cake doesn’t look like it’s made out of, well, cake! Popular in modern weddings, this creation is perfect for color customization. If the black is too dark, request a color that’s in your theme, and the marble look is all yours!
8. This urban geometric wedding cake
Created by: Olofson Design
Located: London, UK
This cake is glamorous, and it will steal your reception-room show. It makes a bold statement on its own, regardless of where or when you’re having your wedding—so don’t expect guests to leave talking about the centerpieces!
9. This life-sized wedding cake
We know we said eight, but we couldn’t resist including this life-sized cake from Dallas, Texas featured in Metro UK. Weighing 400 pounds, and requiring 200 eggs, you won’t ever find a wedding cake more unique. If none of the cakes on this list make the cut, create one based on the best masterpiece—yourself!
